Band-saw guard.



J. NEILL.

BAND SAW GUARD.

APPLICATION FILED NOV. 5,1914.

Patented. J 11116 13, 1916.

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J. NEILL.

BAND SAW GUARD.

APPLICATION FILED NOV. 5, 1914. 1,186,600. Patented June 13, 1916.

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JAMES NEILL, OF ORANGE, NEW JERSEY.

BAND-SAW- GUARD.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented June 13, 1916.

Application filed November 5, 1914. Serial No. 870,881.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JAMns NEILL, a citizen of the United States,residing at Orange, in the county of Essex and State of New Jersey, haveinvented certain new and use- :t'ul Improvements in Band-Saw Guards, ofwhich the following is a specification.

My invention relates to improvements in band saw guards and the leadingobject is the provision of a guard which will be compact, simple, andinexpensive of construction.

Another object of my invention is the provision of a device of thischaracter which can be attached and removed with ease and which willabsolutely protect the person from contact with the saw, and thus avoidserious injury.

Another object of my invention is the provision of a guard which will becapable of instant application and adjustment, which will not occupymuch space or interfere with the travel of the saw, and which will bethoroughly efficient and practical in every respect.

With these objects in view my invention consists of a band saw guardconsisting of an attaching member and a saw guide and guard, and furtherconsists of a device of this character embodying novel features ofconstruction and combination of parts substantially as disclosed herein.

In order that the detailed construction and mode of using my device maybe fully understood and its many advantages be appreciated, I have shownin the accompanying drawings a band saw guard embodying my invention.

Figure 1 represents a side elevation of a suilicient portion of a bandsaw with my guard in position for use. Fig. 2 represents a plan view ofthe attaching bracket or member of my device. Fig. 3 represents an edgeor end elevation of the attaching member. Fig. 4 represents an elevationtaken at a right angle to Fig. 1 of the guard and other mechanism inconnection with which the guard is used. Figs. 5 and 6 represent a sideand end view, respectively of the guard member of my device.

In the drawing: The letter A designates one of the band saw wheels, Bthe saw, C, the work table or support, D the guide carrying arm,provided with the saw guiding roller E, and F, the guide supportinglateral arm, all of which parts are of well known construction and needno further elaboration herein, but in connection with which my guard isemployed.

The guard is of extremely simple c011- struction and consists of themember G, in the form of a vertical strip provided with a saw guidingslit or passage H, and at its lower end having attached thereto andopposite said slit a plate J, carrying a stud K, formed with a channelor slot L, in one side. The stud fits in the sleeve or collar M, havingmounted therein the adjusting screw N, adapted to clamp in said slot L,and provided with an operating handle or head 0. Formed integral withsaid sleeve is the clamp for connecting the guard which consists of thestationary member P. and the adjustable and detachable member P, whichmembers are formed with recesses to provide the receiving opening Q, andare clamped upon the guide D, by means of the pair of binding screws R,as will be readily understood. The receiving opening in the clampinghead is made of a peculiar shape to adapt it to fit and be clamped uponguides of angular or circular shape, as circumstances require.

It will thus be seen that broadly speaking the guard comprises only twoparts or members, a saw guiding member and an attach ing member. andthat the saw guard is capable of adjustment with reference to theattaching member and that the attaching member may be adjusted upon theguide and that from every point of view the invention is eflicient andpractical and can be produced at the lowest possible cost.

In a band saw guard, the combination with the saw and guiding means, ofa two part clamp adjustable vertically upon the guide having an openingto receive said guide, a pair of clamping screws in said clamp, an armon one member of said clamp, a sleeve formed on said arm, a bindingscrew in said sleeve, and a guard consisting of a vertical strip havinga saw guiding slit in one side, a plate secured to the lower end ofcopies of this patent may be obtained for said strip opposite said slit,and a stud on said plate to engage said sleeve.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature five cents each, by addressingthe Commissioner of Patents, Wlmngton, D. G. e

